Brian Kirkland
Republican · NC
Brian Kirkland is a Republican candidate for SWAIN COUNTY SHERIFF in the November 2026 general election.
Where Brian Kirkland stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Brian Kirkland announced a Swain County Sheriff's Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation joint investigation that led to arrests of three Swain County school employees charged in the alleged abuse of a student with a disability.
March 3, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: foxcarolina.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Brian Kirkland was sworn in as Swain County sheriff after his appointment to complete the term.
July 30, 2025
Source: smokymountainnews.com
Swain County commissioners appointed Brian Kirkland to serve as sheriff for the remainder of the term by a 4-1 vote.
July 29, 2025
Source: smokymountainnews.com
Past race Brian Kirkland ran in:
- Swain County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Swain County, North Carolina